Oscars 2015 high on red, silver and bling

Best supporting actress nominee Patricia Arquette bucked the shine trend with an understated black and white off the shoulder gown designed by her childhood friend, Rosanna Getty.

Naomi Watts, one of the stars of Birdman, shimmered in an Armani Prive gown with head to toe silver and black beads.

Julianne Moore, who is favored to win the best actress prize for Still Alice, wore a strapless white beaded Chanel gown with black accents.

Rosamund Pike, nominated for best actress for Gone Girl, wore a red strapless Givenchy gown with beading that gave it the appearance of layered rose petals.

Felicity Jones, nominated for best actress for The Theory of Everything, wore a fairy tale inspired Alexander McQueen gray gown with a beaded halter bodice and full skirt. She said she chose the design for the strength and femininity.

Julianne Moore, Felicity Jones, Rosamund Pike and more donned dresses with sparkle and shine as they arrived for the biggest night for the movie business. Silver and red were early popular colors on the carpet.Photos AP